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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.88, 874.59 and 409.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.88, 874.59 and 409.54 is: 614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.88 : 874.59 = 409.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.88/874.59 = 409.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.88x = 874.59 × 409.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.88x = 358,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,179.59/582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.50

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