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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 628.98 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 628.98 and 202.80 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 628.98 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/628.98 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 628.98 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 127,557.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,557.14/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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