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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.79, 617.38 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.79, 617.38 and 206.46 is: 309.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.79 : 617.38 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.79/617.38 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.79x = 617.38 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.79x = 127,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,464.27/411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.54

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