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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 568.77 and 400.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 568.77 and 400.85 is: 552.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 568.77 = 400.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/568.77 = 400.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 568.77 × 400.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 227,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,991.50/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.45

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