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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.26, 784.29 and 459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.26, 784.29 and 459.50 is: 631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.26 : 784.29 = 459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.26/784.29 = 459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.26x = 784.29 × 459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.26x = 360,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,381.26/570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.96

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