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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 569.50 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 569.50 and 235.63 is: 325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 569.50 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/569.50 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 569.50 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 134,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,191.29/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.17

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