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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.26, 854.36 and 497.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.26, 854.36 and 497.36 is: 745.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.26 : 854.36 = 497.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.26/854.36 = 497.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.26x = 854.36 × 497.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.26x = 424,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,924.49/570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.14

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