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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.76, 854.66 and 489.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.76, 854.66 and 489.02 is: 732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.76 : 854.66 = 489.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.76/854.66 = 489.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.76x = 854.66 × 489.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.76x = 417,945.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,945.83/570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.26

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