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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.31, 858.87 and 463.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.31, 858.87 and 463.85 is: 697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.31 : 858.87 = 463.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.31/858.87 = 463.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.31x = 858.87 × 463.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.31x = 398,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,386.85/571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.32

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