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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.57, 620.13 and 276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.57, 620.13 and 276.49 is: 415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.57 : 620.13 = 276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.57/620.13 = 276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.57x = 620.13 × 276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.57x = 171,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,459.74/412.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.59

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