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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.95, 788.55 and 469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.95, 788.55 and 469.25 is: 646.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.95 : 788.55 = 469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.95/788.55 = 469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.95x = 788.55 × 469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.95x = 370,027.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,027.09/571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.96

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