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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 618.15 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 618.15 and 203.84 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 618.15 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/618.15 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 618.15 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 126,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,000.61/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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