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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 569.07 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 569.07 and 347.28 is: 478.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 569.07 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/569.07 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 569.07 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 197,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,626.63/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.96

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