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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.64, 614.81 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.64, 614.81 and 204.15 is: 306.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.64 : 614.81 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.64/614.81 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.64x = 614.81 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.64x = 125,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,513.97/409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.40

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