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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 854.24 and 471.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 854.24 and 471.80 is: 707.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 854.24 = 471.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/854.24 = 471.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 854.24 × 471.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 403,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,023.80/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.21

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