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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 569.54 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 569.54 and 235.69 is: 325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 569.54 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/569.54 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 569.54 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 134,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,233.39/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.26

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