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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.42, 618.92 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.42, 618.92 and 304.48 is: 456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.42 : 618.92 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.42/618.92 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.42x = 618.92 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.42x = 188,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,448.76/412.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.93

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