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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.38, 586.01 and 410.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.38, 586.01 and 410.62 is: 567.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.38 : 586.01 = 410.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.38/586.01 = 410.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.38x = 586.01 × 410.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.38x = 240,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,627.43/424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.01

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