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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 853.88 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 853.88 and 414.86 is: 620.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 853.88 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/853.88 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 853.88 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 354,234.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,234.31/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.76

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