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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.65, 859.54 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.65, 859.54 and 408.30 is: 612.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.65 : 859.54 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.65/859.54 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.65x = 859.54 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.65x = 350,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,950.18/572.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.85

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