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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.33, 618.99 and 273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.33, 618.99 and 273.62 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.33 : 618.99 = 273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.33/618.99 = 273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.33x = 618.99 × 273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.33x = 169,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,368.04/412.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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