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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.95, 618.76 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.95, 618.76 and 217.94 is: 326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.95 : 618.76 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.95/618.76 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.95x = 618.76 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.95x = 134,851.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,851.46/412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.56

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