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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.62, 629.01 and 203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.62, 629.01 and 203.35 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.62 : 629.01 = 203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.62/629.01 = 203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.62x = 629.01 × 203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.62x = 127,906.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,906.04/419.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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