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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.86, 568.94 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.86, 568.94 and 350.48 is: 482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.86 : 568.94 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.86/568.94 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.86x = 568.94 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.86x = 199,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,402.09/412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.98

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