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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.67, 566.50 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.67, 566.50 and 354.35 is: 486.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.67 : 566.50 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.67/566.50 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.67x = 566.50 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.67x = 200,739.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,739.28/412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.44

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