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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 856.98 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 856.98 and 484.56 is: 727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 856.98 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/856.98 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 856.98 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 415,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,258.23/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.30

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