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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 854.28 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 854.28 and 426.96 is: 639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 854.28 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/854.28 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 854.28 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 364,743.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,743.39/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.23

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