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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 811.38 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 811.38 and 413.20 is: 570.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 811.38 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/811.38 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 811.38 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 335,262.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,262.22/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.48

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