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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.04, 815.14 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.04, 815.14 and 416.28 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.04 : 815.14 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.04/815.14 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.04x = 815.14 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.04x = 339,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,326.48/591.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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