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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.99, 569.38 and 307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.99, 569.38 and 307.43 is: 424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.99 : 569.38 = 307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.99/569.38 = 307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.99x = 569.38 × 307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.99x = 175,044.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,044.49/411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.88

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