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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.61, 629.52 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.61, 629.52 and 203.18 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.61 : 629.52 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.61/629.52 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.61x = 629.52 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.61x = 127,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,905.87/419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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