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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.16, 815.88 and 416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.16, 815.88 and 416.56 is: 574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.16 : 815.88 = 416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.16/815.88 = 416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.16x = 815.88 × 416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.16x = 339,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,862.97/591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.91

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