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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.08, 618.66 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.08, 618.66 and 303.66 is: 455.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.08 : 618.66 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.08/618.66 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.08x = 618.66 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.08x = 187,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,862.30/412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.89

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