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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.64, 569.40 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.64, 569.40 and 294.80 is: 406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.64 : 569.40 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.64/569.40 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.64x = 569.40 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.64x = 167,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,859.12/412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.79

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