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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 854.64 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 854.64 and 407.28 is: 610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 854.64 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/854.64 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 854.64 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 348,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,077.78/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.66

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