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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 618.30 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 618.30 and 282.72 is: 423.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 618.30 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/618.30 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 618.30 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 174,805.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,805.78/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.53

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