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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 619.46 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 619.46 and 239.82 is: 359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 619.46 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/619.46 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 619.46 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 148,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,557.70/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.88

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