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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 620.48 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 620.48 and 250.64 is: 376.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 620.48 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/620.48 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 620.48 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 155,517.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,517.11/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.63

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