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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.45, 618.85 and 290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.45, 618.85 and 290.46 is: 435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.45 : 618.85 = 290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.45/618.85 = 290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.45x = 618.85 × 290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.45x = 179,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,752.52/412.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.81

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