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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 809.73 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 809.73 and 412.20 is: 568.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 809.73 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/809.73 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 809.73 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 333,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,770.71/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.45

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