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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.66, 857.86 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.66, 857.86 and 407.04 is: 610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.66 : 857.86 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.66/857.86 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.66x = 857.86 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.66x = 349,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,183.33/571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.82

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