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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.51, 628.31 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.51, 628.31 and 202.70 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.51 : 628.31 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.51/628.31 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.51x = 628.31 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.51x = 127,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,355.80/419.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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