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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 856.80 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 856.80 and 406.56 is: 610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 856.80 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/856.80 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 856.80 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 348,340.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,340.61/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.10

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