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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.10, 810.63 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.10, 810.63 and 412.68 is: 569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.10 : 810.63 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.10/810.63 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.10x = 810.63 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.10x = 334,530.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,530.79/587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.80

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