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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.25, 809.46 and 410.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.25, 809.46 and 410.47 is: 565.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.25 : 809.46 = 410.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.25/809.46 = 410.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.25x = 809.46 × 410.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.25x = 332,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,257.02/587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.78

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