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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 618.01 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 618.01 and 207.06 is: 310.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 618.01 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/618.01 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 618.01 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 127,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,962.32/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.35

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