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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 568.22 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 568.22 and 313.65 is: 432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 568.22 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/568.22 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 568.22 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 178,220.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,220.63/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.65

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