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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.41, 852.81 and 476.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.41, 852.81 and 476.07 is: 714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.41 : 852.81 = 476.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.41/852.81 = 476.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.41x = 852.81 × 476.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.41x = 405,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,997.26/568.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.27

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