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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 624.07 and 207.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 624.07 and 207.87 is: 311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 624.07 = 207.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/624.07 = 207.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 624.07 × 207.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 129,722.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,722.77/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.85

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