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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.05, 859.44 and 469.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.05, 859.44 and 469.91 is: 704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.05 : 859.44 = 469.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.05/859.44 = 469.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.05x = 859.44 × 469.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.05x = 403,859.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,859.45/573.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.75

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