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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 618.44 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 618.44 and 376.25 is: 563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 618.44 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/618.44 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 618.44 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 232,688.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,688.05/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.82

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