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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.08, 788.88 and 441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.08, 788.88 and 441.75 is: 610.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.08 : 788.88 = 441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.08/788.88 = 441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.08x = 788.88 × 441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.08x = 348,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,487.74/571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.23

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