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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.58, 857.88 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.58, 857.88 and 470.16 is: 704.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.58 : 857.88 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.58/857.88 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.58x = 857.88 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.58x = 403,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,340.86/572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.43

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