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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.05, 618.36 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.05, 618.36 and 304.11 is: 456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.05 : 618.36 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.05/618.36 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.05x = 618.36 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.05x = 188,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,049.46/412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.38

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