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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.90, 618.84 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.90, 618.84 and 347.49 is: 520.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.90 : 618.84 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.90/618.84 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.90x = 618.84 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.90x = 215,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,040.71/412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.81

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