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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 855.34 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 855.34 and 424.12 is: 636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 855.34 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/855.34 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 855.34 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 362,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,766.80/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.23

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