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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.77, 614.61 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.77, 614.61 and 204.30 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.77 : 614.61 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.77/614.61 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.77x = 614.61 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.77x = 125,564.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,564.82/409.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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