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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 618.40 and 206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 618.40 and 206.78 is: 310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 618.40 = 206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/618.40 = 206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 618.40 × 206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 127,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,872.75/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.34

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