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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.09, 872.57 and 409.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.09, 872.57 and 409.15 is: 613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.09 : 872.57 = 409.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.09/872.57 = 409.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.09x = 872.57 × 409.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.09x = 357,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,014.13/582.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.34

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