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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.59, 616.50 and 205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.59, 616.50 and 205.86 is: 309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.59 : 616.50 = 205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.59/616.50 = 205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.59x = 616.50 × 205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.59x = 126,912.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,912.69/410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.10

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