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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.97, 858.09 and 410.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.97, 858.09 and 410.87 is: 616.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.97 : 858.09 = 410.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.97/858.09 = 410.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.97x = 858.09 × 410.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.97x = 352,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,563.44/571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.40

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