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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 853.44 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 853.44 and 433.68 is: 649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 853.44 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/853.44 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 853.44 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 370,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,119.86/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.24

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