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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.13, 585.38 and 413.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.13, 585.38 and 413.03 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.13 : 585.38 = 413.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.13/585.38 = 413.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.13x = 585.38 × 413.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.13x = 241,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,779.50/424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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