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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 569.73 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 569.73 and 323.99 is: 447.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 569.73 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/569.73 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 569.73 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 184,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,583.97/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.26

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