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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 619.11 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 619.11 and 304.02 is: 456.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 619.11 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/619.11 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 619.11 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 188,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,221.82/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.23

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