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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.99, 618.03 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.99, 618.03 and 206.04 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.99 : 618.03 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.99/618.03 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.99x = 618.03 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.99x = 127,341.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,341.22/411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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