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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.80, 858.48 and 410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.80, 858.48 and 410.80 is: 615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.80 : 858.48 = 410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.80/858.48 = 410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.80x = 858.48 × 410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.80x = 352,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,663.58/572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.68

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