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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.47, 566.46 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.47, 566.46 and 235.85 is: 325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.47 : 566.46 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.47/566.46 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.47x = 566.46 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.47x = 133,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,596.76/410.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.47

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