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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.74, 855.39 and 475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.74, 855.39 and 475.70 is: 712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.74 : 855.39 = 475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.74/855.39 = 475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.74x = 855.39 × 475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.74x = 406,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,909.02/570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.95

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