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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.63, 810.63 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.63, 810.63 and 401.09 is: 553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 810.63 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/810.63 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 810.63 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 325,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,131.53/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.29

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