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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.50, 613.44 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.50, 613.44 and 203.45 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.50 : 613.44 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.50/613.44 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.50x = 613.44 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.50x = 124,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,801.30/409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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