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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 618.87 and 310.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 618.87 and 310.33 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 618.87 = 310.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/618.87 = 310.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 618.87 × 310.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 192,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,053.25/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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