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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 568.23 and 301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 568.23 and 301.91 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 568.23 = 301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/568.23 = 301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 568.23 × 301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 171,554.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,554.32/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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