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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.28, 788.01 and 460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.28, 788.01 and 460.76 is: 635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.28 : 788.01 = 460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.28/788.01 = 460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.28x = 788.01 × 460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.28x = 363,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,083.49/571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.56

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