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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.79, 615.88 and 205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.79, 615.88 and 205.46 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.79 : 615.88 = 205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.79/615.88 = 205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.79x = 615.88 × 205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.79x = 126,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,538.70/410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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