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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.81, 858.12 and 463.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.81, 858.12 and 463.35 is: 696.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.81 : 858.12 = 463.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.81/858.12 = 463.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.81x = 858.12 × 463.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.81x = 397,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,609.90/570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.57

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