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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.12, 812 and 413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.12, 812 and 413.68 is: 571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.12 : 812 = 413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.12/812 = 413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.12x = 812 × 413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.12x = 335,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,908.16/588.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.16

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