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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.44, 856.08 and 474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.44, 856.08 and 474.24 is: 710.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.44 : 856.08 = 474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.44/856.08 = 474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.44x = 856.08 × 474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.44x = 405,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,987.38/571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.46

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