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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.19, 856.78 and 469.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.19, 856.78 and 469.18 is: 703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.19 : 856.78 = 469.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.19/856.78 = 469.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.19x = 856.78 × 469.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.19x = 401,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,983.94/571.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.77

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