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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.88, 569.49 and 345.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.88, 569.49 and 345.39 is: 476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 569.49 = 345.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/569.49 = 345.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 569.49 × 345.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 196,696.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,696.15/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.41

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