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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.86, 569.61 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.86, 569.61 and 339.15 is: 467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.86 : 569.61 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.86/569.61 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.86x = 569.61 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.86x = 193,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,183.23/412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.91

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