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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.29, 786.48 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.29, 786.48 and 413.96 is: 570.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.29 : 786.48 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.29/786.48 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.29x = 786.48 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.29x = 325,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,571.26/570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.89

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