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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.08, 854.94 and 434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.08, 854.94 and 434.68 is: 650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.08 : 854.94 = 434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.08/854.94 = 434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.08x = 854.94 × 434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.08x = 371,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,625.32/571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.74

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