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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 618.52 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 618.52 and 196.35 is: 294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 618.52 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/618.52 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 618.52 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 121,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,446.40/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.33

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