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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.21, 857.50 and 457.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.21, 857.50 and 457.01 is: 684.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.21 : 857.50 = 457.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.21/857.50 = 457.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.21x = 857.50 × 457.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.21x = 391,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,879.50/572.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.85

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