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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 615.52 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 615.52 and 204.88 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 615.52 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/615.52 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 615.52 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 126,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,105.69/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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