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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 618.04 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 618.04 and 282.08 is: 423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 618.04 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/618.04 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 618.04 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 174,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,336.72/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.04

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