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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.39, 573 and 408.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.39, 573 and 408.11 is: 567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.39 : 573 = 408.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.39/573 = 408.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.39x = 573 × 408.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.39x = 233,847.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,847.03/412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.05

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