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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.37, 788.93 and 446.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.37, 788.93 and 446.81 is: 616.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.37 : 788.93 = 446.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.37/788.93 = 446.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.37x = 788.93 × 446.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.37x = 352,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,495.63/571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.94

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