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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.45, 855.85 and 397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.45, 855.85 and 397.05 is: 595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.45 : 855.85 = 397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.45/855.85 = 397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.45x = 855.85 × 397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.45x = 339,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,815.24/570.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.70

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