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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.48, 618 and 249.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.48, 618 and 249.85 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.48 : 618 = 249.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.48/618 = 249.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.48x = 618 × 249.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.48x = 154,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,407.30/412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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