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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.85, 810.24 and 409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.85, 810.24 and 409.76 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.85 : 810.24 = 409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.85/810.24 = 409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.85x = 810.24 × 409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.85x = 332,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,003.94/586.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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