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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 854.96 and 479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 854.96 and 479.34 is: 718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 854.96 = 479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/854.96 = 479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 854.96 × 479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 409,814.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,814.13/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.22

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