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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 854.40 and 456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 854.40 and 456.96 is: 684.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 854.40 = 456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/854.40 = 456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 854.40 × 456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 390,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,426.62/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.67

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