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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.69, 858.63 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.69, 858.63 and 408.16 is: 611.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.69 : 858.63 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.69/858.63 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.69x = 858.63 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.69x = 350,454.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,454.23/572.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.95

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