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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 618.70 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 618.70 and 152.43 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 618.70 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/618.70 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 618.70 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 94,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,308.44/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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