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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.16, 855.36 and 479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.16, 855.36 and 479.68 is: 719.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.16 : 855.36 = 479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.16/855.36 = 479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.16x = 855.36 × 479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.16x = 410,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,299.08/570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.62

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