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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.47, 618.60 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.47, 618.60 and 206.76 is: 310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.47 : 618.60 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.47/618.60 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.47x = 618.60 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.47x = 127,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,901.74/412.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.09

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