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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.98, 570.15 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.98, 570.15 and 336.30 is: 464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.98 : 570.15 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.98/570.15 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.98x = 570.15 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.98x = 191,741.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,741.45/412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.29

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