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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.30, 854.55 and 478.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.30, 854.55 and 478.98 is: 718.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.30 : 854.55 = 478.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.30/854.55 = 478.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.30x = 854.55 × 478.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.30x = 409,312.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,312.36/569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.98

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