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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 618.35 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 618.35 and 275.58 is: 412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 618.35 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/618.35 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 618.35 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 170,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,403.52/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.68

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