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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.99, 618.18 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.99, 618.18 and 281.97 is: 423.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.99 : 618.18 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.99/618.18 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.99x = 618.18 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.99x = 174,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,308.21/411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.09

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