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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 569.48 and 235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 569.48 and 235.65 is: 325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 569.48 = 235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/569.48 = 235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 569.48 × 235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 134,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,197.96/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.26

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