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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.06, 855.09 and 462.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.06, 855.09 and 462.53 is: 693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.06 : 855.09 = 462.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.06/855.09 = 462.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.06x = 855.09 × 462.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.06x = 395,506.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,506.92/570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.80

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