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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 569.89 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 569.89 and 226.45 is: 312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 569.89 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/569.89 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 569.89 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 129,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,051.59/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.50

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