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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.85, 619.32 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.85, 619.32 and 207.38 is: 311.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.85 : 619.32 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.85/619.32 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.85x = 619.32 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.85x = 128,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,431.49/412.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.09

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