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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.13, 617.42 and 206.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.13, 617.42 and 206.45 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.13 : 617.42 = 206.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.13/617.42 = 206.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.13x = 617.42 × 206.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.13x = 127,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,466.87/412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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