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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.96, 619.44 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.96, 619.44 and 380.32 is: 570.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.96 : 619.44 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.96/619.44 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.96x = 619.44 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.96x = 235,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,585.42/412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.48

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