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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.01, 787.28 and 465.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.01, 787.28 and 465.99 is: 642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.01 : 787.28 = 465.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.01/787.28 = 465.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.01x = 787.28 × 465.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.01x = 366,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,863.75/571.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.48

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