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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.60, 628.98 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.60, 628.98 and 203.48 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.60 : 628.98 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.60/628.98 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.60x = 628.98 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.60x = 127,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,984.85/419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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