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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.12, 858.72 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.12, 858.72 and 470.64 is: 705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.12 : 858.72 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.12/858.72 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.12x = 858.72 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.12x = 404,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,147.98/573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.17

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