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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 619.61 and 303.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 619.61 and 303.99 is: 456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 619.61 = 303.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/619.61 = 303.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 619.61 × 303.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 188,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,353.72/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.52

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