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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.45, 579.05 and 412.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.45, 579.05 and 412.45 is: 579.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.45 : 579.05 = 412.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.45/579.05 = 412.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.45x = 579.05 × 412.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.45x = 238,829.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,829.17/412.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.05

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