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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.97, 614.82 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.97, 614.82 and 204.64 is: 306.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.97 : 614.82 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.97/614.82 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.97x = 614.82 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.97x = 125,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,816.76/409.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.89

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