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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.46, 618.81 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.46, 618.81 and 239.08 is: 358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.46 : 618.81 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.46/618.81 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.46x = 618.81 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.46x = 147,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,945.09/412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.69

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