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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 569.46 and 235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 569.46 and 235.70 is: 325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 569.46 = 235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/569.46 = 235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 569.46 × 235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 134,221.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,221.72/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.17

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