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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 855.09 and 426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 855.09 and 426.15 is: 638.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 855.09 = 426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/855.09 = 426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 855.09 × 426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 364,396.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,396.60/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.62

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