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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.11, 568.47 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.11, 568.47 and 344.64 is: 475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.11 : 568.47 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.11/568.47 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.11x = 568.47 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.11x = 195,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,917.50/412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.40

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