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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.66, 815.94 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.66, 815.94 and 416.70 is: 574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.66 : 815.94 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.66/815.94 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.66x = 815.94 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.66x = 340,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,002.20/591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.66

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