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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.19, 617.60 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.19, 617.60 and 296.46 is: 444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.19 : 617.60 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.19/617.60 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.19x = 617.60 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.19x = 183,093.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,093.60/412.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.20

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