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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.19, 852.59 and 433.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.19, 852.59 and 433.59 is: 647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.19 : 852.59 = 433.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.19/852.59 = 433.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.19x = 852.59 × 433.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.19x = 369,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,672.33/571.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.20

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