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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 854.81 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 854.81 and 338.82 is: 507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 854.81 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/854.81 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 854.81 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 289,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,625.03/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.69

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