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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 857.76 and 479.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 857.76 and 479.80 is: 719.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 857.76 = 479.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/857.76 = 479.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 857.76 × 479.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 411,553.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,553.25/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.55

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