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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.88, 619.46 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.88, 619.46 and 239.54 is: 359.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 619.46 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/619.46 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 619.46 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 148,385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,385.45/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.39

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