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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.44, 954.18 and 570.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.44, 954.18 and 570.49 is: 851.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.44 : 954.18 = 570.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.44/954.18 = 570.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.44x = 954.18 × 570.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.44x = 544,353.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,353.13/639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.29

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