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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 851 and 489.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 851 and 489.48 is: 730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 851 = 489.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/851 = 489.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 851 × 489.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 416,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,547.48/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.63

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