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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 787.14 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 787.14 and 440.46 is: 607.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 787.14 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/787.14 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 787.14 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 346,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,703.68/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.04

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