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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 856.44 and 398.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 856.44 and 398.66 is: 598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 856.44 = 398.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/856.44 = 398.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 856.44 × 398.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 341,424.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,424.09/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.17

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