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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 569.04 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 569.04 and 309.44 is: 427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 569.04 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/569.04 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 569.04 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 176,083.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,083.74/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.22

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