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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 855.32 and 468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 855.32 and 468.14 is: 701.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 855.32 = 468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/855.32 = 468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 855.32 × 468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 400,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,402.89/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.67

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