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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.19, 787.46 and 439.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.19, 787.46 and 439.97 is: 606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.19 : 787.46 = 439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.19/787.46 = 439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.19x = 787.46 × 439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.19x = 346,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,452.64/571.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.55

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