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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.49, 613.44 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.49, 613.44 and 204.23 is: 305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.49 : 613.44 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.49/613.44 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.49x = 613.44 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.49x = 125,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,285.68/409.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.95

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