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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 618.53 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 618.53 and 321.18 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 618.53 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/618.53 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 618.53 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 198,657.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,657.86/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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