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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.64, 569.42 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.64, 569.42 and 235.62 is: 325.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.64 : 569.42 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.64/569.42 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.64x = 569.42 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.64x = 134,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,165.56/412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.14

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