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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.29, 618.89 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.29, 618.89 and 248.13 is: 372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.29 : 618.89 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.29/618.89 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.29x = 618.89 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.29x = 153,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,563.94/412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.47

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