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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.34, 629.42 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.34, 629.42 and 203.07 is: 304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.34 : 629.42 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.34/629.42 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.34x = 629.42 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.34x = 127,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,815.30/419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.80

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