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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.69, 813.81 and 415.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.69, 813.81 and 415.09 is: 572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.69 : 813.81 = 415.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.69/813.81 = 415.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.69x = 813.81 × 415.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.69x = 337,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,804.39/589.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.85

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