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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.07, 854.17 and 432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.07, 854.17 and 432.94 is: 648.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.07 : 854.17 = 432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.07/854.17 = 432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.07x = 854.17 × 432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.07x = 369,799.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,799.01/570.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.70

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