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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 854.46 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 854.46 and 454.20 is: 680.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 854.46 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/854.46 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 854.46 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 388,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,095.73/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.58

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