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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 617.77 and 296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 617.77 and 296.25 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 617.77 = 296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/617.77 = 296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 617.77 × 296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 183,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,014.36/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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