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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.39, 618.84 and 217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.39, 618.84 and 217.54 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.39 : 618.84 = 217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.39/618.84 = 217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.39x = 618.84 × 217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.39x = 134,619.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,619.75/412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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