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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.79, 569.86 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.79, 569.86 and 319.32 is: 440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.79 : 569.86 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.79/569.86 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.79x = 569.86 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.79x = 181,967.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,967.70/412.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.82

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