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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 618.72 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 618.72 and 304.35 is: 456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 618.72 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/618.72 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 618.72 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 188,307.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,307.43/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.75

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