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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.51, 618.98 and 207.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.51, 618.98 and 207.07 is: 310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.51 : 618.98 = 207.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.51/618.98 = 207.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.51x = 618.98 × 207.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.51x = 128,174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,174.83/412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.72

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