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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 786.96 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 786.96 and 461.16 is: 635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 786.96 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/786.96 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 786.96 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 362,914.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,914.47/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.22

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