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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.96, 618 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.96, 618 and 364.96 is: 546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.96 : 618 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.96/618 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.96x = 618 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.96x = 225,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,545.28/412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.17

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