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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 618.56 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 618.56 and 296.68 is: 445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 618.56 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/618.56 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 618.56 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 183,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,514.38/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.32

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