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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 617.21 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 617.21 and 203.49 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 617.21 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/617.21 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 617.21 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 125,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,595.05/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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