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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.27, 853.44 and 476.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.27, 853.44 and 476.51 is: 714.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.27 : 853.44 = 476.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.27/853.44 = 476.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.27x = 853.44 × 476.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.27x = 406,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,672.69/569.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.38

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