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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.22, 815.16 and 416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.22, 815.16 and 416.26 is: 573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.22 : 815.16 = 416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.22/815.16 = 416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.22x = 815.16 × 416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.22x = 339,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,318.50/591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.93

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