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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.89, 854.01 and 478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.89, 854.01 and 478.71 is: 718.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.89 : 854.01 = 478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.89/854.01 = 478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.89x = 854.01 × 478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.89x = 408,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,823.13/568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.63

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