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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 569.73 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 569.73 and 319.23 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 569.73 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/569.73 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 569.73 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 181,876.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,876.11/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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