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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.90, 856.35 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.90, 856.35 and 320.90 is: 481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.90 : 856.35 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.90/856.35 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.90x = 856.35 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.90x = 274,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,804.86/570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.35

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