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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.80, 814.52 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.80, 814.52 and 414.84 is: 572.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.80 : 814.52 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.80/814.52 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.80x = 814.52 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.80x = 337,895.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,895.48/589.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.90

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