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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 569.26 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 569.26 and 301.96 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 569.26 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/569.26 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 569.26 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 171,894.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,894.84/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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