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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.03, 628.49 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.03, 628.49 and 202.49 is: 303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.03 : 628.49 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.03/628.49 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.03x = 628.49 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.03x = 127,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,262.94/419.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.71

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