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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.53, 617.62 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.53, 617.62 and 275.31 is: 412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.53 : 617.62 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.53/617.62 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.53x = 617.62 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.53x = 170,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,036.96/412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.18

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