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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.03, 854.71 and 406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.03, 854.71 and 406.39 is: 608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.03 : 854.71 = 406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.03/854.71 = 406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.03x = 854.71 × 406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.03x = 347,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,345.60/571.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.28

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