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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 618.20 and 281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 618.20 and 281.81 is: 422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 618.20 = 281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/618.20 = 281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 618.20 × 281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 174,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,214.94/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.73

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