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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.66, 857.08 and 408.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.66, 857.08 and 408.98 is: 613.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.66 : 857.08 = 408.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.66/857.08 = 408.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.66x = 857.08 × 408.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.66x = 350,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,528.58/571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.18

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