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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 569.52 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 569.52 and 286.64 is: 395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 569.52 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/569.52 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 569.52 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 163,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,247.21/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.64

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