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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 618.48 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 618.48 and 275.28 is: 412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 618.48 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/618.48 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 618.48 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 170,255.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,255.17/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.50

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