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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.76, 618.93 and 217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.76, 618.93 and 217.87 is: 326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.76 : 618.93 = 217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.76/618.93 = 217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.76x = 618.93 × 217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.76x = 134,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,845.28/412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.69

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