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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.41, 853.51 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.41, 853.51 and 403.14 is: 603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.41 : 853.51 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.41/853.51 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.41x = 853.51 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.41x = 344,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,084.02/570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.22

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