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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 568.56 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 568.56 and 324.62 is: 447.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 568.56 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/568.56 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 568.56 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 184,565.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,565.95/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.87

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