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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.77, 810.94 and 412.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.77, 810.94 and 412.81 is: 569.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.77 : 810.94 = 412.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.77/810.94 = 412.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.77x = 810.94 × 412.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.77x = 334,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,764.14/587.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.55

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