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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 617.22 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 617.22 and 291.06 is: 435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 617.22 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/617.22 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 617.22 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 179,648.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,648.05/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.45

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