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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.09, 567.45 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.09, 567.45 and 312.68 is: 431.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.09 : 567.45 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.09/567.45 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.09x = 567.45 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.09x = 177,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,427.43/411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.60

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