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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 618.65 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 618.65 and 275.91 is: 412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 618.65 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/618.65 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 618.65 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 170,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,691.72/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.78

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