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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.33, 786.69 and 413.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.33, 786.69 and 413.15 is: 569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.33 : 786.69 = 413.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.33/786.69 = 413.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.33x = 786.69 × 413.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.33x = 325,017.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,017.04/570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.88

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