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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.59, 617.05 and 206.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.59, 617.05 and 206.05 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.59 : 617.05 = 206.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.59/617.05 = 206.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.59x = 617.05 × 206.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.59x = 127,143.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,143.15/411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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