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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.55, 629.33 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.55, 629.33 and 203.07 is: 304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.55 : 629.33 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.55/629.33 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.55x = 629.33 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.55x = 127,797.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,797.03/419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.61

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