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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.49, 569.25 and 235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.49, 569.25 and 235.47 is: 324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.49 : 569.25 = 235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.49/569.25 = 235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.49x = 569.25 × 235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.49x = 134,041.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,041.30/412.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.96

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