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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 578.54 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 578.54 and 412.43 is: 569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 578.54 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/578.54 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 578.54 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 238,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,605.39/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.59

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