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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.96, 858.56 and 410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.96, 858.56 and 410.24 is: 614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.96 : 858.56 = 410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.96/858.56 = 410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.96x = 858.56 × 410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.96x = 352,215.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,215.65/572.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.73

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