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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.40, 860.88 and 472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.40, 860.88 and 472.12 is: 708.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.40 : 860.88 = 472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.40/860.88 = 472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.40x = 860.88 × 472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.40x = 406,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,438.67/573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.82

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