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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 617.79 and 206.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 617.79 and 206.95 is: 310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 617.79 = 206.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/617.79 = 206.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 617.79 × 206.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 127,847.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,847.52/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.14

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