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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.58, 618.15 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.58, 618.15 and 288.92 is: 432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.58 : 618.15 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.58/618.15 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.58x = 618.15 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.58x = 178,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,595.90/412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.88

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