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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.89, 569.82 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.89, 569.82 and 247.06 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.89 : 569.82 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.89/569.82 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.89x = 569.82 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.89x = 140,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,779.73/412.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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