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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.20, 806.85 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.20, 806.85 and 411.24 is: 566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.20 : 806.85 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.20/806.85 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.20x = 806.85 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.20x = 331,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,808.99/586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.03

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