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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.28, 852.37 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.28, 852.37 and 472.08 is: 706.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.28 : 852.37 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.28/852.37 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.28x = 852.37 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.28x = 402,386.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,386.71/569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.84

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