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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.58, 569.26 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.58, 569.26 and 307.92 is: 424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.58 : 569.26 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.58/569.26 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.58x = 569.26 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.58x = 175,286.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,286.54/412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.85

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