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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.27, 618.48 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.27, 618.48 and 206.98 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.27 : 618.48 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.27/618.48 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.27x = 618.48 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.27x = 128,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,012.99/412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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