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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.87, 629.58 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.87, 629.58 and 203.24 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.87 : 629.58 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.87/629.58 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.87x = 629.58 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.87x = 127,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,955.84/419.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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