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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 613.47 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 613.47 and 203.52 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 613.47 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/613.47 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 613.47 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 124,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,853.41/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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