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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 855.60 and 460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 855.60 and 460.80 is: 690.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 855.60 = 460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/855.60 = 460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 855.60 × 460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 394,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,260.48/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.52

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