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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.85, 614.51 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.85, 614.51 and 204.30 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.85 : 614.51 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.85/614.51 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.85x = 614.51 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.85x = 125,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,543.37/409.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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