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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 855.24 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 855.24 and 434.08 is: 650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 855.24 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/855.24 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 855.24 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 371,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,242.58/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.20

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