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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 618.62 and 206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 618.62 and 206.89 is: 310.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 618.62 = 206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/618.62 = 206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 618.62 × 206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 127,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,983.71/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.35

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