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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.86, 619.46 and 282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.86, 619.46 and 282.90 is: 424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.86 : 619.46 = 282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.86/619.46 = 282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.86x = 619.46 × 282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.86x = 175,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,245.23/412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.47

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