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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 566.94 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 566.94 and 312.48 is: 430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 566.94 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/566.94 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 566.94 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 177,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,157.41/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.79

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