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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.86, 813 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.86, 813 and 411.76 is: 568.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.86 : 813 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.86/813 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.86x = 813 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.86x = 334,760.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,760.88/588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.49

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