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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.06, 618.51 and 321.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.06, 618.51 and 321.74 is: 482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.06 : 618.51 = 321.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.06/618.51 = 321.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.06x = 618.51 × 321.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.06x = 198,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,999.41/412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.94

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