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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 568.67 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 568.67 and 301.68 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 568.67 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/568.67 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 568.67 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 171,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,554.86/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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