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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.66, 855.58 and 407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.66, 855.58 and 407.98 is: 611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.66 : 855.58 = 407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.66/855.58 = 407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.66x = 855.58 × 407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.66x = 349,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,059.53/570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.68

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