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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 854.56 and 447.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 854.56 and 447.00 is: 669.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 854.56 = 447.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/854.56 = 447.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 854.56 × 447.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 381,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,985.67/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.87

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