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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.31, 855.20 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.31, 855.20 and 488.28 is: 730.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.31 : 855.20 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.31/855.20 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.31x = 855.20 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.31x = 417,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,574.61/571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.91

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