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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.96, 619.57 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.96, 619.57 and 248.61 is: 372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.96 : 619.57 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.96/619.57 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.96x = 619.57 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.96x = 154,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,031.92/412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.99

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