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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.96, 569.52 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.96, 569.52 and 335.20 is: 462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.96 : 569.52 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.96/569.52 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.96x = 569.52 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.96x = 190,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,903.10/412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.28

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