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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.95, 619.88 and 276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.95, 619.88 and 276.29 is: 414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.95 : 619.88 = 276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.95/619.88 = 276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.95x = 619.88 × 276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.95x = 171,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,266.65/412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.74

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