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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.01, 855.72 and 455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.01, 855.72 and 455.82 is: 683.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.01 : 855.72 = 455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.01/855.72 = 455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.01x = 855.72 × 455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.01x = 390,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,054.29/571.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.10

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