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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.68, 815.66 and 414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.68, 815.66 and 414.09 is: 570.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.68 : 815.66 = 414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.68/815.66 = 414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.68x = 815.66 × 414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.68x = 337,754.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,754.63/591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.84

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