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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.53, 809.41 and 410.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.53, 809.41 and 410.17 is: 565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.53 : 809.41 = 410.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.53/809.41 = 410.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.53x = 809.41 × 410.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.53x = 331,995.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,995.70/587.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.07

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