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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.99, 855.77 and 408.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.99, 855.77 and 408.99 is: 612.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.99 : 855.77 = 408.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.99/855.77 = 408.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.99x = 855.77 × 408.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.99x = 349,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,999.33/570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.97

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