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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.84, 614.82 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.84, 614.82 and 388 is: 577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.84 : 614.82 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.84/614.82 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.84x = 614.82 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.84x = 238,550.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,550.16/412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.83

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