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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.86, 855.54 and 479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.86, 855.54 and 479.68 is: 720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.86 : 855.54 = 479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.86/855.54 = 479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.86x = 855.54 × 479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.86x = 410,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,385.43/569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.15

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