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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 856.59 and 409.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 856.59 and 409.87 is: 614.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 856.59 = 409.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/856.59 = 409.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 856.59 × 409.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 351,090.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,090.54/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.90

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