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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.41, 618.71 and 290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.41, 618.71 and 290.73 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.41 : 618.71 = 290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.41/618.71 = 290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.41x = 618.71 × 290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.41x = 179,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,876.10/412.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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