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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.83, 570.53 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.83, 570.53 and 308.27 is: 426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.83 : 570.53 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.83/570.53 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.83x = 570.53 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.83x = 175,877.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,877.28/412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.03

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