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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 810.09 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 810.09 and 412.32 is: 568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 810.09 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/810.09 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 810.09 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 334,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,016.31/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.75

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