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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.66, 854.91 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.66, 854.91 and 282.30 is: 422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.66 : 854.91 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.66/854.91 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.66x = 854.91 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.66x = 241,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,341.09/570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.92

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