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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.10, 582.15 and 413.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.10, 582.15 and 413.38 is: 568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.10 : 582.15 = 413.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.10/582.15 = 413.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.10x = 582.15 × 413.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.10x = 240,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,649.17/423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.78

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