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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.30, 618.45 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.30, 618.45 and 282.70 is: 424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.30 : 618.45 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.30/618.45 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.30x = 618.45 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.30x = 174,835.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,835.82/412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.05

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