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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 568.52 and 342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 568.52 and 342.46 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 568.52 = 342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/568.52 = 342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 568.52 × 342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 194,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,695.36/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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