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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.20, 617.76 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.20, 617.76 and 275.04 is: 412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.20 : 617.76 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.20/617.76 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.20x = 617.76 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.20x = 169,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,908.71/412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.20

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