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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.68, 854.86 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.68, 854.86 and 455.32 is: 682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.68 : 854.86 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.68/854.86 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.68x = 854.86 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.68x = 389,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,234.86/570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.05

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