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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 616.82 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 616.82 and 274.73 is: 411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 616.82 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/616.82 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 616.82 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 169,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,454.50/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.28

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