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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.28, 789.12 and 437.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.28, 789.12 and 437.69 is: 604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.28 : 789.12 = 437.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.28/789.12 = 437.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.28x = 789.12 × 437.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.28x = 345,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,385.99/571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.59

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