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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 568.83 and 410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 568.83 and 410.49 is: 566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 568.83 = 410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/568.83 = 410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 568.83 × 410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 233,499.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,499.03/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.31

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