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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.29, 861.84 and 471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.29, 861.84 and 471.33 is: 708.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.29 : 861.84 = 471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.29/861.84 = 471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.29x = 861.84 × 471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.29x = 406,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,211.05/573.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.57

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