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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.13, 618.82 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.13, 618.82 and 392.32 is: 589.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.13 : 618.82 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.13/618.82 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.13x = 618.82 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.13x = 242,772.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,772.93/412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.07

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