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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.72, 618.96 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.72, 618.96 and 282.70 is: 423.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.72 : 618.96 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.72/618.96 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.72x = 618.96 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.72x = 174,976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,976.75/412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.96

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