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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.13, 618.30 and 290.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.13, 618.30 and 290.63 is: 436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.13 : 618.30 = 290.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.13/618.30 = 290.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.13x = 618.30 × 290.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.13x = 179,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,696.34/412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.02

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