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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.32, 813.36 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.32, 813.36 and 414.56 is: 572.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.32 : 813.36 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.32/813.36 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.32x = 813.36 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.32x = 337,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,186.52/589.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.16

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