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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 812.46 and 411.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 812.46 and 411.58 is: 567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 812.46 = 411.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/812.46 = 411.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 812.46 × 411.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 334,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,392.29/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.88

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