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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.30, 618.45 and 400.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.30, 618.45 and 400.78 is: 601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.30 : 618.45 = 400.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.30/618.45 = 400.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.30x = 618.45 × 400.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.30x = 247,862.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,862.39/412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.17

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