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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 855.18 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 855.18 and 433.44 is: 650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 855.18 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/855.18 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 855.18 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 370,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,669.22/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.16

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