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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 566.85 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 566.85 and 409.68 is: 563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 566.85 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/566.85 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 566.85 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 232,227.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,227.11/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.71

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