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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.69, 812.43 and 414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.69, 812.43 and 414.09 is: 571.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.69 : 812.43 = 414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.69/812.43 = 414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.69x = 812.43 × 414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.69x = 336,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,419.14/588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.47

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