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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 852.60 and 407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 852.60 and 407.60 is: 610.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 852.60 = 407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/852.60 = 407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 852.60 × 407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 347,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,519.76/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.11

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