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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.79, 618.85 and 282.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.79, 618.85 and 282.46 is: 423.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.79 : 618.85 = 282.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.79/618.85 = 282.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.79x = 618.85 × 282.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.79x = 174,800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,800.41/412.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.46

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