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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 784.72 and 422.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 784.72 and 422.49 is: 581.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 784.72 = 422.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/784.72 = 422.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 784.72 × 422.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 331,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,536.35/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.53

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