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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 855.46 and 479.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 855.46 and 479.53 is: 718.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 855.46 = 479.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/855.46 = 479.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 855.46 × 479.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 410,218.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,218.73/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.46

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