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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.35, 568.65 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.35, 568.65 and 301.92 is: 416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.35 : 568.65 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.35/568.65 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.35x = 568.65 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.35x = 171,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,686.81/412.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.36

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