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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 615.98 and 205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 615.98 and 205.05 is: 307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 615.98 = 205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/615.98 = 205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 615.98 × 205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 126,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,307.21/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.54

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