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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.95, 620.69 and 276.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.95, 620.69 and 276.87 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.95 : 620.69 = 276.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.95/620.69 = 276.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.95x = 620.69 × 276.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.95x = 171,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,850.44/412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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