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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.41, 568.53 and 314.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.41, 568.53 and 314.00 is: 432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.41 : 568.53 = 314.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.41/568.53 = 314.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.41x = 568.53 × 314.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.41x = 178,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,517.71/412.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.86

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