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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.36, 568.38 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.36, 568.38 and 308.68 is: 425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.36 : 568.38 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.36/568.38 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.36x = 568.38 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.36x = 175,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,447.54/412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.47

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