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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.09, 857.43 and 418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.09, 857.43 and 418.66 is: 627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.09 : 857.43 = 418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.09/857.43 = 418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.09x = 857.43 × 418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.09x = 358,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,969.50/572.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.48

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