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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.10, 857.06 and 441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.10, 857.06 and 441.42 is: 662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.10 : 857.06 = 441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.10/857.06 = 441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.10x = 857.06 × 441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.10x = 378,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,323.43/571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.45

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