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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.04, 786.48 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.04, 786.48 and 422.52 is: 582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.04 : 786.48 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.04/786.48 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.04x = 786.48 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.04x = 332,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,303.53/570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.95

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