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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.78, 816.50 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.78, 816.50 and 414.54 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.78 : 816.50 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.78/816.50 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.78x = 816.50 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.78x = 338,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,471.91/591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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