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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.07, 855.51 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.07, 855.51 and 439.44 is: 658.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.07 : 855.51 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.07/855.51 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.07x = 855.51 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.07x = 375,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,946.87/571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.32

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