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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.64, 861.48 and 471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.64, 861.48 and 471.68 is: 707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.64 : 861.48 = 471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.64/861.48 = 471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.64x = 861.48 × 471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.64x = 406,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,342.89/574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.13

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