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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.28, 812.64 and 414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.28, 812.64 and 414.08 is: 571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.28 : 812.64 = 414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.28/812.64 = 414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.28x = 812.64 × 414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.28x = 336,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,497.97/589.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.03

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