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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.48, 568.91 and 263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.48, 568.91 and 263.15 is: 362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.48 : 568.91 = 263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.48/568.91 = 263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.48x = 568.91 × 263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.48x = 149,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,708.61/412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.95

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