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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.42, 617.98 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.42, 617.98 and 203.94 is: 305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.42 : 617.98 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.42/617.98 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.42x = 617.98 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.42x = 126,026.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,026.73/412.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.58

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