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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 569.48 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 569.48 and 302.23 is: 417.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 569.48 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/569.48 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 569.48 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 172,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,114.84/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.05

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