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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.09, 618.33 and 206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.09, 618.33 and 206.65 is: 310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.09 : 618.33 = 206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.09/618.33 = 206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.09x = 618.33 × 206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.09x = 127,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,779.44/412.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.08

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