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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.29, 617.63 and 386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.29, 617.63 and 386.78 is: 579.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.29 : 617.63 = 386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.29/617.63 = 386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.29x = 617.63 × 386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.29x = 238,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,881.91/412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.40

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