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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.49, 569.09 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.49, 569.09 and 294.48 is: 406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.49 : 569.09 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.49/569.09 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.49x = 569.09 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.49x = 167,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,584.15/412.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.28

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