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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.85, 615.94 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.85, 615.94 and 205.30 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.85 : 615.94 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.85/615.94 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.85x = 615.94 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.85x = 126,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,452.48/410.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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