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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.42, 855.29 and 323.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.42, 855.29 and 323.23 is: 484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.42 : 855.29 = 323.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.42/855.29 = 323.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.42x = 855.29 × 323.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.42x = 276,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,455.39/570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.65

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