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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.89, 855.71 and 408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.89, 855.71 and 408.08 is: 611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.89 : 855.71 = 408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.89/855.71 = 408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.89x = 855.71 × 408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.89x = 349,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,198.14/570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.67

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