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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 618.06 and 390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 618.06 and 390.98 is: 586.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 618.06 = 390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/618.06 = 390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 618.06 × 390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 241,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,649.10/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.47

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