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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 859.68 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 859.68 and 470.88 is: 705.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 859.68 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/859.68 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 859.68 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 404,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,806.12/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.88

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