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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 629.28 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 629.28 and 203.13 is: 304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 629.28 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/629.28 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 629.28 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 127,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,825.65/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.59

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