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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.54, 568.71 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.54, 568.71 and 313.11 is: 432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.54 : 568.71 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.54/568.71 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.54x = 568.71 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.54x = 178,068.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,068.79/411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.69

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