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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.72, 619.26 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.72, 619.26 and 305.40 is: 458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.72 : 619.26 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.72/619.26 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.72x = 619.26 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.72x = 189,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,122.00/412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.23

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