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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.93, 618.18 and 321.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.93, 618.18 and 321.31 is: 481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.93 : 618.18 = 321.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.93/618.18 = 321.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.93x = 618.18 × 321.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.93x = 198,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,627.42/412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.02

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