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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.66, 629.47 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.66, 629.47 and 203.02 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.66 : 629.47 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.66/629.47 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.66x = 629.47 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.66x = 127,795.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,795.00/419.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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