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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 568.08 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 568.08 and 302.04 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 568.08 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/568.08 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 568.08 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 171,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,582.88/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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