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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.15, 813.33 and 415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.15, 813.33 and 415.27 is: 573.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.15 : 813.33 = 415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.15/813.33 = 415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.15x = 813.33 × 415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.15x = 337,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,745.41/589.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.28

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