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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.70, 856.15 and 484.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.70, 856.15 and 484.19 is: 726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.70 : 856.15 = 484.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.70/856.15 = 484.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.70x = 856.15 × 484.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.70x = 414,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,544.53/570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.38

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