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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.71, 619.21 and 207.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.71, 619.21 and 207.23 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.71 : 619.21 = 207.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.71/619.21 = 207.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.71x = 619.21 × 207.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.71x = 128,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,319.92/412.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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