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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.50, 628.80 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.50, 628.80 and 202.60 is: 303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.50 : 628.80 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.50/628.80 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.50x = 628.80 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.50x = 127,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,394.88/419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.68

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