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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.34, 618.61 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.34, 618.61 and 290.84 is: 436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.34 : 618.61 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.34/618.61 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.34x = 618.61 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.34x = 179,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,917.56/412.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.33

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