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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.51, 853.74 and 472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.51, 853.74 and 472.50 is: 707.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.51 : 853.74 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.51/853.74 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.51x = 853.74 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.51x = 403,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,392.15/570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.07

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