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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.38, 855.59 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.38, 855.59 and 482.90 is: 724.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 855.59 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/855.59 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 855.59 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 413,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,157.72/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.36

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