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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 853.52 and 481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 853.52 and 481.64 is: 720.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 853.52 = 481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/853.52 = 481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 853.52 × 481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 411,089.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,089.37/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.98

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