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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.07, 568.08 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.07, 568.08 and 337.12 is: 464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.07 : 568.08 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.07/568.08 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.07x = 568.08 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.07x = 191,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,509.71/412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.76

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