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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 853.44 and 433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 853.44 and 433.66 is: 649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 853.44 = 433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/853.44 = 433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 853.44 × 433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 370,102.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,102.79/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.21

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