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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 855.56 and 479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 855.56 and 479.58 is: 720.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 855.56 = 479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/855.56 = 479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 855.56 × 479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 410,309.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,309.46/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.22

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