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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.60, 858.30 and 418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.60, 858.30 and 418.60 is: 628.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.60 : 858.30 = 418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.60/858.30 = 418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.60x = 858.30 × 418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.60x = 359,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,284.38/571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.56

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