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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.88, 619.61 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.88, 619.61 and 196.47 is: 294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 619.61 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/619.61 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 619.61 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 121,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,733.79/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.84

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