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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.96, 568.60 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.96, 568.60 and 348.59 is: 482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.96 : 568.60 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.96/568.60 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.96x = 568.60 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.96x = 198,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,208.82/410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.30

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