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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.46, 569.12 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.46, 569.12 and 235.42 is: 324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.46 : 569.12 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.46/569.12 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.46x = 569.12 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.46x = 133,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,982.23/412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.84

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