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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 619.05 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 619.05 and 207.18 is: 310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 619.05 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/619.05 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 619.05 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 128,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,254.78/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.83

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