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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.07, 857.12 and 435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.07, 857.12 and 435.80 is: 654.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.07 : 857.12 = 435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.07/857.12 = 435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.07x = 857.12 × 435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.07x = 373,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,532.86/571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.09

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