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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 851.37 and 489.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 851.37 and 489.72 is: 731.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 851.37 = 489.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/851.37 = 489.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 851.37 × 489.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 416,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,932.92/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.00

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