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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.88, 858.72 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.88, 858.72 and 410.16 is: 614.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.88 : 858.72 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.88/858.72 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.88x = 858.72 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.88x = 352,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,212.60/572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.81

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