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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.29, 788.64 and 431.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.29, 788.64 and 431.47 is: 595.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.29 : 788.64 = 431.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.29/788.64 = 431.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.29x = 788.64 × 431.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.29x = 340,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,274.50/571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.63

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