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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.63, 628.83 and 202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.63, 628.83 and 202.95 is: 304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.63 : 628.83 = 202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.63/628.83 = 202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.63x = 628.83 × 202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.63x = 127,621.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,621.05/419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.13

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