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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.99, 618.94 and 196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.99, 618.94 and 196.63 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.99 : 618.94 = 196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.99/618.94 = 196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.99x = 618.94 × 196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.99x = 121,700.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,700.13/412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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