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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.65, 856.46 and 468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.65, 856.46 and 468.78 is: 702.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.65 : 856.46 = 468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.65/856.46 = 468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.65x = 856.46 × 468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.65x = 401,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,492.49/571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.34

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