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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 853.20 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 853.20 and 416.28 is: 622.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 853.20 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/853.20 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 853.20 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 355,170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,170.10/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.84

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