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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.76, 855.75 and 461.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.76, 855.75 and 461.21 is: 691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.76 : 855.75 = 461.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.76/855.75 = 461.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.76x = 855.75 × 461.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.76x = 394,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,676.18/570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.50

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