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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 855.09 and 454.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 855.09 and 454.38 is: 681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 855.09 = 454.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/855.09 = 454.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 855.09 × 454.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 388,535.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,535.79/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.07

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