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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.58, 618.14 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.58, 618.14 and 303.14 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.58 : 618.14 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.58/618.14 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.58x = 618.14 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.58x = 187,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,382.96/412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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