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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.51, 853.76 and 472.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.51, 853.76 and 472.81 is: 708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.51 : 853.76 = 472.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.51/853.76 = 472.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.51x = 853.76 × 472.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.51x = 403,666.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,666.27/569.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.80

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