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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.65, 614.03 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.65, 614.03 and 204.27 is: 306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.65 : 614.03 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.65/614.03 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.65x = 614.03 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.65x = 125,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,426.89/409.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.18

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