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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.03, 617.02 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.03, 617.02 and 282.18 is: 422.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.03 : 617.02 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.03/617.02 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.03x = 617.02 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.03x = 174,111.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,111.06/412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.57

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