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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.66, 858.58 and 409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.66, 858.58 and 409.98 is: 614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.66 : 858.58 = 409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.66/858.58 = 409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.66x = 858.58 × 409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.66x = 352,000.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,000.63/572.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.68

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