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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.69, 569.61 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.69, 569.61 and 247 is: 340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.69 : 569.61 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.69/569.61 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.69x = 569.61 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.69x = 140,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,693.67/412.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.92

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