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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 618.23 and 296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 618.23 and 296.60 is: 444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 618.23 = 296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/618.23 = 296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 618.23 × 296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 183,364.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,364.67/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.31

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