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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 785.64 and 471.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 785.64 and 471.27 is: 649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 785.64 = 471.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/785.64 = 471.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 785.64 × 471.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 370,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,248.56/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.90

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