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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.36, 617.98 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.36, 617.98 and 275.56 is: 412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.36 : 617.98 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.36/617.98 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.36x = 617.98 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.36x = 170,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,290.57/412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.97

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