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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.54, 855.96 and 472.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.54, 855.96 and 472.57 is: 708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.54 : 855.96 = 472.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.54/855.96 = 472.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.54x = 855.96 × 472.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.54x = 404,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,501.02/570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.98

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