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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.55, 629.46 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.55, 629.46 and 202.97 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.55 : 629.46 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.55/629.46 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.55x = 629.46 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.55x = 127,758.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,758.35/419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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