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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.02, 618.99 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.02, 618.99 and 386.02 is: 578.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.02 : 618.99 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.02/618.99 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.02x = 618.99 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.02x = 238,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,942.52/413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.53

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