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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.17, 852.27 and 477.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.17, 852.27 and 477.64 is: 715.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.17 : 852.27 = 477.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.17/852.27 = 477.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.17x = 852.27 × 477.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.17x = 407,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,078.24/569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.21

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