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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 856.44 and 418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 856.44 and 418.75 is: 628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 856.44 = 418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/856.44 = 418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 856.44 × 418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 358,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,634.25/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.17

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