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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 786.96 and 413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 786.96 and 413.66 is: 570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 786.96 = 413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/786.96 = 413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 786.96 × 413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 325,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,529.94/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.62

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