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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.38, 855.84 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.38, 855.84 and 473.40 is: 709.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.38 : 855.84 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.38/855.84 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.38x = 855.84 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.38x = 405,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,154.66/571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.08

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