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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 617.36 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 617.36 and 296.28 is: 443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 617.36 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/617.36 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 617.36 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 182,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,909.94/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.93

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