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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 858.30 and 407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 858.30 and 407.56 is: 611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 858.30 = 407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/858.30 = 407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 858.30 × 407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 349,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,808.75/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.60

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