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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.05, 618.11 and 180.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.05, 618.11 and 180.91 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.05 : 618.11 = 180.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.05/618.11 = 180.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.05x = 618.11 × 180.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.05x = 111,822.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,822.28/412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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