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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.06, 568.96 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.06, 568.96 and 301.70 is: 416.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.06 : 568.96 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.06/568.96 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.06x = 568.96 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.06x = 171,655.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,655.23/412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.58

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