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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 618.03 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 618.03 and 385.83 is: 577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 618.03 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/618.03 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 618.03 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 238,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,454.51/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.99

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