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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.47, 569.12 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.47, 569.12 and 235.44 is: 324.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.47 : 569.12 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.47/569.12 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.47x = 569.12 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.47x = 133,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,992.44/412.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.85

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