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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.22, 855.32 and 440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.22, 855.32 and 440.41 is: 660.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.22 : 855.32 = 440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.22/855.32 = 440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.22x = 855.32 × 440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.22x = 376,688.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,688.31/570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.61

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