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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 857.34 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 857.34 and 469.44 is: 704.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 857.34 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/857.34 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 857.34 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 402,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,469.69/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.68

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