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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 569.68 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 569.68 and 294.90 is: 406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 569.68 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/569.68 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 569.68 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 167,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,998.63/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.86

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