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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.47, 569.79 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.47, 569.79 and 308.68 is: 425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.47 : 569.79 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.47/569.79 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.47x = 569.79 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.47x = 175,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,882.78/413.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.38

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