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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.93, 787.35 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.93, 787.35 and 414.60 is: 571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.93 : 787.35 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.93/787.35 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.93x = 787.35 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.93x = 326,435.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,435.31/570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.76

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