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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 568.16 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 568.16 and 317.66 is: 437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 568.16 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/568.16 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 568.16 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 180,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,481.71/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.96

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