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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.97, 629.96 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.97, 629.96 and 203.70 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.97 : 629.96 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.97/629.96 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.97x = 629.96 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.97x = 128,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,322.85/419.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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