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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.49, 616.62 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.49, 616.62 and 205.75 is: 308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.49 : 616.62 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.49/616.62 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.49x = 616.62 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.49x = 126,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,871.11/411.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.32

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