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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.65, 569.96 and 319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.65, 569.96 and 319.70 is: 441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.65 : 569.96 = 319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.65/569.96 = 319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.65x = 569.96 × 319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.65x = 182,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,216.21/412.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.58

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