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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.45, 619.13 and 275.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.45, 619.13 and 275.79 is: 413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.45 : 619.13 = 275.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.45/619.13 = 275.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.45x = 619.13 × 275.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.45x = 170,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,749.86/412.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.99

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