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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.67, 569.40 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.67, 569.40 and 302.20 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.67 : 569.40 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.67/569.40 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.67x = 569.40 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.67x = 172,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,072.68/412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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