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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 568.20 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 568.20 and 344.46 is: 475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 568.20 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/568.20 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 568.20 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 195,722.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,722.17/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.12

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