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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.08, 617.64 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.08, 617.64 and 321.12 is: 481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.08 : 617.64 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.08/617.64 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.08x = 617.64 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.08x = 198,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,336.56/412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.31

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