Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 856.08 and 478.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 570.72, 856.08 and 478.56 is: 717.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570.72 : 856.08 = 478.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570.72/856.08 = 478.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570.72x = 856.08 × 478.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570.72x = 409,685.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,685.64/570.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717.84
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