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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.64, 629.46 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.64, 629.46 and 203.01 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.64 : 629.46 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.64/629.46 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.64x = 629.46 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.64x = 127,786.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,786.67/419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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