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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 854.86 and 460.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 854.86 and 460.63 is: 690.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 854.86 = 460.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/854.86 = 460.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 854.86 × 460.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 393,770.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,770.87/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.61

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