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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.63, 568.17 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.63, 568.17 and 403.52 is: 555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.63 : 568.17 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.63/568.17 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.63x = 568.17 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.63x = 229,267.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,267.96/412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.63

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