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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.65, 617.04 and 205.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.65, 617.04 and 205.95 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.65 : 617.04 = 205.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.65/617.04 = 205.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.65x = 617.04 × 205.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.65x = 127,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,079.39/411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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