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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.36, 581.95 and 410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.36, 581.95 and 410.44 is: 570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.36 : 581.95 = 410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.36/581.95 = 410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.36x = 581.95 × 410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.36x = 238,855.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,855.56/418.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.93

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