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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.25, 618.38 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.25, 618.38 and 281.94 is: 422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.25 : 618.38 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.25/618.38 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.25x = 618.38 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.25x = 174,344.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,344.65/412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.92

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