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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 618.67 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 618.67 and 402.03 is: 602.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 618.67 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/618.67 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 618.67 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 248,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,721.89/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.53

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