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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.43, 855.69 and 418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.43, 855.69 and 418.25 is: 627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.43 : 855.69 = 418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.43/855.69 = 418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.43x = 855.69 × 418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.43x = 357,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,892.34/570.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.41

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