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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 854.76 and 407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 854.76 and 407.36 is: 610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 854.76 = 407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/854.76 = 407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 854.76 × 407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 348,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,195.03/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.35

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