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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.77, 854.99 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.77, 854.99 and 424.68 is: 636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.77 : 854.99 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.77/854.99 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.77x = 854.99 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.77x = 363,092.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,092.88/570.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.15

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