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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 618.14 and 309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 618.14 and 309.50 is: 464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 618.14 = 309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/618.14 = 309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 618.14 × 309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 191,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,314.33/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.33

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