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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.05, 852.68 and 468.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.05, 852.68 and 468.53 is: 699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.05 : 852.68 = 468.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.05/852.68 = 468.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.05x = 852.68 × 468.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.05x = 399,508.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,508.43/571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.60

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