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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.98, 616.32 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.98, 616.32 and 205.64 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.98 : 616.32 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.98/616.32 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.98x = 616.32 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.98x = 126,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,740.04/410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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