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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.85, 615.87 and 204.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.85, 615.87 and 204.79 is: 306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.85 : 615.87 = 204.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.85/615.87 = 204.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.85x = 615.87 × 204.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.85x = 126,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,123.06/410.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.98

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