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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.51, 568.73 and 294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.51, 568.73 and 294.62 is: 406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.51 : 568.73 = 294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.51/568.73 = 294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.51x = 568.73 × 294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.51x = 167,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,559.97/412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.20

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