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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.46, 570.29 and 360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.46, 570.29 and 360.58 is: 498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.46 : 570.29 = 360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.46/570.29 = 360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.46x = 570.29 × 360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.46x = 205,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,635.17/412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.56

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