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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.89, 619.94 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.89, 619.94 and 230.64 is: 346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.89 : 619.94 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.89/619.94 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.89x = 619.94 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.89x = 142,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,982.96/412.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.30

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