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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.45, 813.42 and 413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.45, 813.42 and 413.08 is: 569.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.45 : 813.42 = 413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.45/813.42 = 413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.45x = 813.42 × 413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.45x = 336,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,005.47/590.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.07

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