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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.83, 810.92 and 413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.83, 810.92 and 413.27 is: 570.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.83 : 810.92 = 413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.83/810.92 = 413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.83x = 810.92 × 413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.83x = 335,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,131.97/587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.12

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