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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 858.08 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 858.08 and 461.28 is: 693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 858.08 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/858.08 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 858.08 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 395,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,815.14/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.54

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