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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 856.32 and 456.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 856.32 and 456.28 is: 684.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 856.32 = 456.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/856.32 = 456.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 856.32 × 456.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 390,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,721.69/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.95

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