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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.86, 618.84 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.86, 618.84 and 207.30 is: 310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.86 : 618.84 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.86/618.84 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.86x = 618.84 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.86x = 128,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,285.53/412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.72

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