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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.47, 618.66 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.47, 618.66 and 281.73 is: 422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.47 : 618.66 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.47/618.66 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.47x = 618.66 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.47x = 174,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,295.08/412.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.56

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