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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570, 2,355 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570, 2,355 and 415.75 is: 623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570 : 2,355 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570/2,355 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570x = 2,355 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570x = 979,091.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,091.25/1,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.63

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