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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.05, 855.97 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.05, 855.97 and 433.76 is: 650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.05 : 855.97 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.05/855.97 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.05x = 855.97 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.05x = 371,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,280.18/571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.17

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