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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.63, 568.56 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.63, 568.56 and 314.22 is: 432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.63 : 568.56 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.63/568.56 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.63x = 568.56 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.63x = 178,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,652.92/412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.96

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