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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.63, 855.56 and 461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.63, 855.56 and 461.08 is: 691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.63 : 855.56 = 461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.63/855.56 = 461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.63x = 855.56 × 461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.63x = 394,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,479.01/570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.31

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