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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.27, 568.95 and 295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.27, 568.95 and 295.63 is: 407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.27 : 568.95 = 295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.27/568.95 = 295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.27x = 568.95 × 295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.27x = 168,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,198.69/412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.98

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