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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.63, 856.05 and 435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.63, 856.05 and 435.36 is: 653.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.63 : 856.05 = 435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.63/856.05 = 435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.63x = 856.05 × 435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.63x = 372,689.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,689.93/570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.12

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