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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.53, 569.19 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.53, 569.19 and 294.81 is: 406.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.53 : 569.19 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.53/569.19 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.53x = 569.19 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.53x = 167,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,802.90/412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.77

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