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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.41, 619.02 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.41, 619.02 and 282.42 is: 423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.41 : 619.02 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.41/619.02 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.41x = 619.02 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.41x = 174,823.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,823.63/412.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.91

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