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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.05, 854.77 and 281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.05, 854.77 and 281.49 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.05 : 854.77 = 281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.05/854.77 = 281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.05x = 854.77 × 281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.05x = 240,609.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,609.21/570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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