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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 785.28 and 471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 785.28 and 471.96 is: 649.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 785.28 = 471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/785.28 = 471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 785.28 × 471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 370,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,620.75/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.80

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