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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 568.69 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 568.69 and 314.42 is: 433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 568.69 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/568.69 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 568.69 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 178,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,803.88/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.54

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