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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.49, 617.53 and 217.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.49, 617.53 and 217.03 is: 324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.49 : 617.53 = 217.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.49/617.53 = 217.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.49x = 617.53 × 217.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.49x = 134,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,022.54/412.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.91

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