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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.01, 809.82 and 412.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.01, 809.82 and 412.59 is: 569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.01 : 809.82 = 412.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.01/809.82 = 412.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.01x = 809.82 × 412.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.01x = 334,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,123.63/587.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.20

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