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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.83, 856.44 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.83, 856.44 and 282.06 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.83 : 856.44 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.83/856.44 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.83x = 856.44 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.83x = 241,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,567.47/570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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