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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.42, 861.03 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.42, 861.03 and 471.36 is: 707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.42 : 861.03 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.42/861.03 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.42x = 861.03 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.42x = 405,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,855.10/573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.78

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