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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 582.11 and 413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 582.11 and 413.60 is: 569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 582.11 = 413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/582.11 = 413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 582.11 × 413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 240,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,757.27/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.61

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