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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.68, 615.90 and 205.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.68, 615.90 and 205.09 is: 307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.68 : 615.90 = 205.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.68/615.90 = 205.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.68x = 615.90 × 205.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.68x = 126,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,314.93/410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.58

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