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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.90, 858.69 and 470.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.90, 858.69 and 470.39 is: 705.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.90 : 858.69 = 470.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.90/858.69 = 470.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.90x = 858.69 × 470.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.90x = 403,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,914.90/572.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.04

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