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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.70, 794.78 and 410.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.70, 794.78 and 410.15 is: 566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.70 : 794.78 = 410.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.70/794.78 = 410.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.70x = 794.78 × 410.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.70x = 325,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,979.02/575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.23

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