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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 854.46 and 473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 854.46 and 473.52 is: 710.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 854.46 = 473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/854.46 = 473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 854.46 × 473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 404,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,603.90/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.28

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