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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.98, 618.93 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.98, 618.93 and 256.74 is: 384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.98 : 618.93 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.98/618.93 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.98x = 618.93 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.98x = 158,904.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,904.09/412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.77

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