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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.96, 568.80 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.96, 568.80 and 302.08 is: 416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.96 : 568.80 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.96/568.80 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.96x = 568.80 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.96x = 171,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,823.10/412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.08

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