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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.21, 853.84 and 404.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.21, 853.84 and 404.79 is: 606.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.21 : 853.84 = 404.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.21/853.84 = 404.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.21x = 853.84 × 404.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.21x = 345,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,625.89/570.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.14

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