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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.47, 786.69 and 414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.47, 786.69 and 414.14 is: 571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.47 : 786.69 = 414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.47/786.69 = 414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.47x = 786.69 × 414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.47x = 325,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,795.86/570.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.11

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