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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.48, 618.18 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.48, 618.18 and 394.12 is: 590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.48 : 618.18 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.48/618.18 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.48x = 618.18 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.48x = 243,637.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,637.10/412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.66

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