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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 612 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 612 and 212.90 is: 319.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 612 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/612 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 612 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 130,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,291.74/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.53

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