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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.30, 855.65 and 405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.30, 855.65 and 405.46 is: 608.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.30 : 855.65 = 405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.30/855.65 = 405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.30x = 855.65 × 405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.30x = 346,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,931.85/570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.33

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