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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.53, 618.89 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.53, 618.89 and 291.03 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.53 : 618.89 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.53/618.89 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.53x = 618.89 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.53x = 180,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,116.28/412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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