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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 642.11 and 412.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 642.11 and 412.58 is: 570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 642.11 = 412.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/642.11 = 412.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 642.11 × 412.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 264,916.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,916.47/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.60

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