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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.08, 617.76 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.08, 617.76 and 304.32 is: 456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.08 : 617.76 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.08/617.76 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.08x = 617.76 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.08x = 187,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,996.72/412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.21

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