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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.66, 816 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.66, 816 and 414.54 is: 571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.66 : 816 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.66/816 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.66x = 816 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.66x = 338,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,264.64/591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.72

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