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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 787.09 and 412.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 787.09 and 412.59 is: 569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 787.09 = 412.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/787.09 = 412.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 787.09 × 412.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 324,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,744.34/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.61

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