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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.30, 617.76 and 290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.30, 617.76 and 290.34 is: 435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.30 : 617.76 = 290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.30/617.76 = 290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.30x = 617.76 × 290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.30x = 179,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,360.44/412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.02

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