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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.13, 854.68 and 277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.13, 854.68 and 277.47 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.13 : 854.68 = 277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.13/854.68 = 277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.13x = 854.68 × 277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.13x = 237,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,148.06/570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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