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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.12, 618.87 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.12, 618.87 and 282.81 is: 423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.12 : 618.87 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.12/618.87 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.12x = 618.87 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.12x = 175,020.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,020.24/413.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.66

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