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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.86, 569.81 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.86, 569.81 and 235.83 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.86 : 569.81 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.86/569.81 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.86x = 569.81 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.86x = 134,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,378.88/412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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