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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.53, 618.11 and 290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.53, 618.11 and 290.20 is: 434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.53 : 618.11 = 290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.53/618.11 = 290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.53x = 618.11 × 290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.53x = 179,373.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,373.16/412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.81

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