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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.49, 855.09 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.49, 855.09 and 433.13 is: 649.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.49 : 855.09 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.49/855.09 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.49x = 855.09 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.49x = 370,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,360.86/570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.20

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