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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.59, 857.79 and 409.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.59, 857.79 and 409.41 is: 614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.59 : 857.79 = 409.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.59/857.79 = 409.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.59x = 857.79 × 409.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.59x = 351,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,187.80/571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.41

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