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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 617.70 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 617.70 and 281.70 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 617.70 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/617.70 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 617.70 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 174,006.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,006.09/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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