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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 617.32 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 617.32 and 386.64 is: 578.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 617.32 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/617.32 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 617.32 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 238,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,680.60/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.93

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