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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.60, 618.40 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.60, 618.40 and 282.60 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.60 : 618.40 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.60/618.40 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.60x = 618.40 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.60x = 174,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,759.84/412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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