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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.78, 568.74 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.78, 568.74 and 325.30 is: 448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.78 : 568.74 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.78/568.74 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.78x = 568.74 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.78x = 185,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,011.12/412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.21

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