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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.88, 618.62 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.88, 618.62 and 258.44 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 618.62 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/618.62 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 618.62 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 159,871.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,871.77/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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