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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 856.14 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 856.14 and 425.32 is: 638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 856.14 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/856.14 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 856.14 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 364,133.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,133.46/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.70

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