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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.65, 618.98 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.65, 618.98 and 335.52 is: 503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.65 : 618.98 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.65/618.98 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.65x = 618.98 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.65x = 207,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,678.49/412.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.28

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