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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.73, 618.62 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.73, 618.62 and 207.44 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.73 : 618.62 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.73/618.62 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.73x = 618.62 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.73x = 128,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,322.40/412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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