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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.56, 854.28 and 434.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.56, 854.28 and 434.21 is: 650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.56 : 854.28 = 434.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.56/854.28 = 434.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.56x = 854.28 × 434.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.56x = 370,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,932.65/570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.13

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