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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.80, 856.20 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.80, 856.20 and 282.80 is: 424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.80 : 856.20 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.80/856.20 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.80x = 856.20 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.80x = 242,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,133.36/570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.20

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