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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.19, 854.22 and 488.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.19, 854.22 and 488.18 is: 731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.19 : 854.22 = 488.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.19/854.22 = 488.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.19x = 854.22 × 488.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.19x = 417,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,013.12/570.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.36

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