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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 568.44 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 568.44 and 318.68 is: 439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 568.44 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/568.44 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 568.44 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 181,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,150.46/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.64

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