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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.40, 856 and 426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.40, 856 and 426.40 is: 639.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.40 : 856 = 426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.40/856 = 426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.40x = 856 × 426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.40x = 364,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,998.40/570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.90

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