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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 568.89 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 568.89 and 329.58 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 568.89 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/568.89 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 568.89 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 187,494.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,494.77/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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