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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.10, 786.97 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.10, 786.97 and 413.46 is: 569.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.10 : 786.97 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.10/786.97 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.10x = 786.97 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.10x = 325,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,378.55/571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.74

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