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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.64, 566.19 and 408.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.64, 566.19 and 408.77 is: 560.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.64 : 566.19 = 408.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.64/566.19 = 408.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.64x = 566.19 × 408.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.64x = 231,437.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,437.63/412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.88

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