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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.08, 857.16 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.08, 857.16 and 417.68 is: 625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.08 : 857.16 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.08/857.16 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.08x = 857.16 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.08x = 358,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,018.59/572.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.82

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