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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.31, 789.16 and 461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.31, 789.16 and 461.20 is: 637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.31 : 789.16 = 461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.31/789.16 = 461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.31x = 789.16 × 461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.31x = 363,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,957.47/571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.05

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