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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.08, 617.90 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.08, 617.90 and 282.11 is: 423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.08 : 617.90 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.08/617.90 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.08x = 617.90 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.08x = 174,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,315.77/412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.01

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