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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.70, 809.38 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.70, 809.38 and 412.14 is: 568.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.70 : 809.38 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.70/809.38 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.70x = 809.38 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.70x = 333,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,579.11/586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.57

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