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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.73, 569.03 and 345.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.73, 569.03 and 345.47 is: 476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.73 : 569.03 = 345.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.73/569.03 = 345.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.73x = 569.03 × 345.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.73x = 196,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,581.07/412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.29

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