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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.53, 857.79 and 498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.53, 857.79 and 498.84 is: 750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.53 : 857.79 = 498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.53/857.79 = 498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.53x = 857.79 × 498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.53x = 427,899.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,899.96/570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.01

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