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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 856.44 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 856.44 and 427.68 is: 641.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 856.44 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/856.44 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 856.44 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 366,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,282.26/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.12

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