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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.39, 854.97 and 407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.39, 854.97 and 407.58 is: 610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.39 : 854.97 = 407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.39/854.97 = 407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.39x = 854.97 × 407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.39x = 348,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,462.36/570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.92

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