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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.20, 856.10 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.20, 856.10 and 434.12 is: 651.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.20 : 856.10 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.20/856.10 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.20x = 856.10 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.20x = 371,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,646.94/570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.79

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