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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 855.06 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 855.06 and 426.24 is: 638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 855.06 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/855.06 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 855.06 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 364,460.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,460.77/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.73

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