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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.08, 854.70 and 467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.08, 854.70 and 467.16 is: 699.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.08 : 854.70 = 467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.08/854.70 = 467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.08x = 854.70 × 467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.08x = 399,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,281.65/571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.17

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