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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.83, 856.22 and 396.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.83, 856.22 and 396.99 is: 595.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.83 : 856.22 = 396.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.83/856.22 = 396.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.83x = 856.22 × 396.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.83x = 339,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,908.79/570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.47

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