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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 855 and 433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 855 and 433.11 is: 649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 855 = 433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/855 = 433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 855 × 433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 370,309.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,309.05/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.12

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