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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.78, 618.36 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.78, 618.36 and 316.12 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.78 : 618.36 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.78/618.36 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.78x = 618.36 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.78x = 195,475.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,475.96/412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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