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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.05, 810.82 and 401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.05, 810.82 and 401.64 is: 553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.05 : 810.82 = 401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.05/810.82 = 401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.05x = 810.82 × 401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.05x = 325,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,656.74/588.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.80

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