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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 568.55 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 568.55 and 301.93 is: 416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 568.55 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/568.55 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 568.55 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 171,661.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,661.63/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.77

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