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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.18, 568.44 and 323.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.18, 568.44 and 323.86 is: 446.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.18 : 568.44 = 323.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.18/568.44 = 323.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.18x = 568.44 × 323.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.18x = 184,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,094.98/412.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.64

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