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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.57, 618.35 and 302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.57, 618.35 and 302.62 is: 453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.57 : 618.35 = 302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.57/618.35 = 302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.57x = 618.35 × 302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.57x = 187,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,125.08/412.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.56

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