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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.84, 856.48 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.84, 856.48 and 469.44 is: 703.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.84 : 856.48 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.84/856.48 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.84x = 856.48 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.84x = 402,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,065.97/571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.11

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