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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.52, 811.08 and 413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.52, 811.08 and 413.64 is: 571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.52 : 811.08 = 413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.52/811.08 = 413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.52x = 811.08 × 413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.52x = 335,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,495.13/587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.04

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