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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 569.16 and 294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 569.16 and 294.98 is: 406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 569.16 = 294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/569.16 = 294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 569.16 × 294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 167,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,887.97/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.54

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