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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 618.18 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 618.18 and 282.89 is: 424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 618.18 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/618.18 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 618.18 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 174,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,876.94/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.36

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