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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 618.84 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 618.84 and 397.20 is: 596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 618.84 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/618.84 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 618.84 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 245,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,803.25/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.15

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