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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.75, 619.02 and 282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.75, 619.02 and 282.73 is: 424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.75 : 619.02 = 282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.75/619.02 = 282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.75x = 619.02 × 282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.75x = 175,015.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,015.52/412.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.02

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