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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 569.04 and 307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 569.04 and 307.83 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 569.04 = 307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/569.04 = 307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 569.04 × 307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 175,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,167.58/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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