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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.65, 578.79 and 409.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.65, 578.79 and 409.91 is: 564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.65 : 578.79 = 409.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.65/578.79 = 409.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.65x = 578.79 × 409.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.65x = 237,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,248.91/420.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.01

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