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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.06, 618.25 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.06, 618.25 and 302.92 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.06 : 618.25 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.06/618.25 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.06x = 618.25 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.06x = 187,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,280.87/412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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