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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.88, 854.96 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.88, 854.96 and 461.52 is: 691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.88 : 854.96 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.88/854.96 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.88x = 854.96 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.88x = 394,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,581.14/570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.18

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