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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 568.62 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 568.62 and 338.70 is: 466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 568.62 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/568.62 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 568.62 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 192,591.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,591.59/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.75

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