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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.69, 618.35 and 290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.69, 618.35 and 290.36 is: 435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.69 : 618.35 = 290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.69/618.35 = 290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.69x = 618.35 × 290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.69x = 179,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,544.11/412.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.06

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