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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.95, 813.65 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.95, 813.65 and 415.26 is: 572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.95 : 813.65 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.95/813.65 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.95x = 813.65 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.95x = 337,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,874.22/589.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.72

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