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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.82, 618.18 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.82, 618.18 and 310.76 is: 465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.82 : 618.18 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.82/618.18 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.82x = 618.18 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.82x = 192,105.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,105.62/412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.35

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