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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 618.48 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 618.48 and 304.20 is: 456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 618.48 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/618.48 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 618.48 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 188,141.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,141.62/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.52

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