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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.90, 855.27 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.90, 855.27 and 416.43 is: 623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.90 : 855.27 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.90/855.27 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.90x = 855.27 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.90x = 356,160.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,160.09/570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.86

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