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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.60, 568.74 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.60, 568.74 and 325.12 is: 448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.60 : 568.74 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.60/568.74 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.60x = 568.74 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.60x = 184,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,908.75/412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.15

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