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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.50, 614.94 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.50, 614.94 and 204.45 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.50 : 614.94 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.50/614.94 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.50x = 614.94 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.50x = 125,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,724.48/410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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