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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.19, 583.69 and 411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.19, 583.69 and 411.50 is: 566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.19 : 583.69 = 411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.19/583.69 = 411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.19x = 583.69 × 411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.19x = 240,186.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,186.35/424.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.23

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