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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.39, 810.14 and 410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.39, 810.14 and 410.30 is: 565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.39 : 810.14 = 410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.39/810.14 = 410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.39x = 810.14 × 410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.39x = 332,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,397.42/587.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.89

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