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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.19, 858.44 and 407.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.19, 858.44 and 407.87 is: 611.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.19 : 858.44 = 407.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.19/858.44 = 407.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.19x = 858.44 × 407.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.19x = 350,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,127.63/572.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.91

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