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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 853.97 and 478.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 853.97 and 478.53 is: 716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 853.97 = 478.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/853.97 = 478.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 853.97 × 478.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 408,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,647.87/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.96

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