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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 620.55 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 620.55 and 291.90 is: 438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 620.55 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/620.55 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 620.55 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 181,138.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,138.55/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.80

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