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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.41, 585.66 and 411.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.41, 585.66 and 411.99 is: 568.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.41 : 585.66 = 411.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.41/585.66 = 411.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.41x = 585.66 × 411.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.41x = 241,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,286.06/424.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.52

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