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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.57, 813.59 and 415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.57, 813.59 and 415.15 is: 572.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.57 : 813.59 = 415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.57/813.59 = 415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.57x = 813.59 × 415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.57x = 337,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,759.81/589.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.89

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