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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 618.49 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 618.49 and 290.28 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 618.49 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/618.49 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 618.49 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 179,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,535.28/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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