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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 569.44 and 294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 569.44 and 294.73 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 569.44 = 294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/569.44 = 294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 569.44 × 294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 167,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,829.58/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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