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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.76, 854.48 and 434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.76, 854.48 and 434.34 is: 650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.76 : 854.48 = 434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.76/854.48 = 434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.76x = 854.48 × 434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.76x = 371,135.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,135.93/570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.25

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