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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.46, 855.89 and 414.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.46, 855.89 and 414.43 is: 621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.46 : 855.89 = 414.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.46/855.89 = 414.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.46x = 855.89 × 414.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.46x = 354,702.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,702.28/570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.79

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