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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.99, 618.54 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.99, 618.54 and 297.16 is: 445.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.99 : 618.54 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.99/618.54 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.99x = 618.54 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.99x = 183,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,805.35/412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.06

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