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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 614.92 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 614.92 and 403.20 is: 600.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 614.92 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/614.92 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 614.92 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 247,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,935.74/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.62

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