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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.44, 617.85 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.44, 617.85 and 335.49 is: 502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.44 : 617.85 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.44/617.85 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.44x = 617.85 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.44x = 207,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,282.50/412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.58

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