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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.74, 856.89 and 476.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.74, 856.89 and 476.70 is: 714.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.74 : 856.89 = 476.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.74/856.89 = 476.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.74x = 856.89 × 476.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.74x = 408,479.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,479.46/571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.45

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