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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.10, 614.88 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.10, 614.88 and 204.56 is: 306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.10 : 614.88 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.10/614.88 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.10x = 614.88 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.10x = 125,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,779.85/410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.71

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