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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.61, 810.23 and 421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.61, 810.23 and 421.74 is: 581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.61 : 810.23 = 421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.61/810.23 = 421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.61x = 810.23 × 421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.61x = 341,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,704.29/587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.52

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