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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 618.80 and 321.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 618.80 and 321.21 is: 481.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 618.80 = 321.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/618.80 = 321.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 618.80 × 321.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 198,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,763.14/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.36

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