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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.54, 614.96 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.54, 614.96 and 201.99 is: 302.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.54 : 614.96 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.54/614.96 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.54x = 614.96 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.54x = 124,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,217.82/410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.58

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