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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.45, 569.93 and 307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.45, 569.93 and 307.96 is: 425.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.45 : 569.93 = 307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.45/569.93 = 307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.45x = 569.93 × 307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.45x = 175,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,515.64/412.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.54

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