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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.20, 617.62 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.20, 617.62 and 290.21 is: 434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.20 : 617.62 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.20/617.62 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.20x = 617.62 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.20x = 179,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,239.50/412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.84

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