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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.26, 568.35 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.26, 568.35 and 313.98 is: 432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.26 : 568.35 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.26/568.35 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.26x = 568.35 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.26x = 178,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,450.53/412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.86

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