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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.27, 854.24 and 424.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.27, 854.24 and 424.18 is: 635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.27 : 854.24 = 424.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.27/854.24 = 424.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.27x = 854.24 × 424.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.27x = 362,347.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,347.25/570.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.40

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