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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.67, 618.64 and 217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.67, 618.64 and 217.73 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.67 : 618.64 = 217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.67/618.64 = 217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.67x = 618.64 × 217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.67x = 134,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,696.49/412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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