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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 570.09 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 570.09 and 315.18 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 570.09 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/570.09 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 570.09 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 179,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,680.97/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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