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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.40, 853.73 and 432.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.40, 853.73 and 432.69 is: 647.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.40 : 853.73 = 432.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.40/853.73 = 432.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.40x = 853.73 × 432.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.40x = 369,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,400.89/570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.61

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