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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.81, 619.99 and 259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.81, 619.99 and 259.04 is: 389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.81 : 619.99 = 259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.81/619.99 = 259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.81x = 619.99 × 259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.81x = 160,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,603.11/412.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.05

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