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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.45, 569.16 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.45, 569.16 and 235.42 is: 324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.45 : 569.16 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.45/569.16 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.45x = 569.16 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.45x = 133,989.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,989.39/412.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.86

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