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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.58, 853.50 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.58, 853.50 and 406.40 is: 610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.58 : 853.50 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.58/853.50 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.58x = 853.50 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.58x = 346,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,862.40/568.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.05

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