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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 568.71 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 568.71 and 301.70 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 568.71 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/568.71 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 568.71 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 171,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,576.96/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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