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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.10, 789.55 and 431.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.10, 789.55 and 431.53 is: 596.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.10 : 789.55 = 431.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.10/789.55 = 431.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.10x = 789.55 × 431.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.10x = 340,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,711.46/571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.59

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