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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.84, 856.08 and 469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.84, 856.08 and 469.12 is: 702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.84 : 856.08 = 469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.84/856.08 = 469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.84x = 856.08 × 469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.84x = 401,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,604.25/571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.30

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