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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.89, 569.61 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.89, 569.61 and 235.83 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.89 : 569.61 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.89/569.61 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.89x = 569.61 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.89x = 134,331.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,331.13/412.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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