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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 569.43 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 569.43 and 325.44 is: 449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 569.43 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/569.43 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 569.43 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 185,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,315.30/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.38

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