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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.70, 811.35 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.70, 811.35 and 410.94 is: 567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.70 : 811.35 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.70/811.35 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.70x = 811.35 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.70x = 333,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,416.17/587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.32

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