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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.58, 811.62 and 411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.58, 811.62 and 411.22 is: 567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.58 : 811.62 = 411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.58/811.62 = 411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.58x = 811.62 × 411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.58x = 333,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,754.38/588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.05

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