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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.90, 619.46 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.90, 619.46 and 291.40 is: 437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.90 : 619.46 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.90/619.46 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.90x = 619.46 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.90x = 180,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,512.22/412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.18

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