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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 568.82 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 568.82 and 328.86 is: 454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 568.82 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/568.82 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 568.82 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 187,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,062.15/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.01

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