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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.37, 854.65 and 415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.37, 854.65 and 415.59 is: 622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.37 : 854.65 = 415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.37/854.65 = 415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.37x = 854.65 × 415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.37x = 355,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,183.99/570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.73

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