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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 854.88 and 433.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 854.88 and 433.63 is: 649.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 854.88 = 433.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/854.88 = 433.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 854.88 × 433.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 370,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,701.61/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.25

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