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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 786.66 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 786.66 and 414.84 is: 572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 786.66 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/786.66 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 786.66 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 326,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,338.03/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.52

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