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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.84, 811.08 and 410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.84, 811.08 and 410.58 is: 566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.84 : 811.08 = 410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.84/811.08 = 410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.84x = 811.08 × 410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.84x = 333,013.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,013.23/587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.51

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