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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.30, 860.67 and 570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.30, 860.67 and 570.68 is: 856.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.30 : 860.67 = 570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.30/860.67 = 570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.30x = 860.67 × 570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.30x = 491,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,162.85/573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.73

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