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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.76, 856.62 and 457.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.76, 856.62 and 457.48 is: 686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.76 : 856.62 = 457.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.76/856.62 = 457.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.76x = 856.62 × 457.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.76x = 391,886.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,886.52/570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.60

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