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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 567.79 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 567.79 and 306.27 is: 422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 567.79 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/567.79 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 567.79 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 173,896.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,896.28/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.82

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