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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.90, 855.86 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.90, 855.86 and 484.32 is: 726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.90 : 855.86 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.90/855.86 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.90x = 855.86 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.90x = 414,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,510.12/570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.06

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