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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.68, 854.56 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.68, 854.56 and 479.16 is: 717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.68 : 854.56 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.68/854.56 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.68x = 854.56 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.68x = 409,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,470.97/570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.51

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