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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.15, 614.76 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.15, 614.76 and 204.51 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.15 : 614.76 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.15/614.76 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.15x = 614.76 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.15x = 125,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,724.57/410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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