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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.83, 569.63 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.83, 569.63 and 235.76 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.83 : 569.63 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.83/569.63 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.83x = 569.63 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.83x = 134,296.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,296.91/412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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