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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.65, 618.71 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.65, 618.71 and 275.67 is: 413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.65 : 618.71 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.65/618.71 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.65x = 618.71 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.65x = 170,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,558.41/412.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.32

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