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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.05, 618.08 and 394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.05, 618.08 and 394.28 is: 591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.05 : 618.08 = 394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.05/618.08 = 394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.05x = 618.08 × 394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.05x = 243,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,696.58/412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.42

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