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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.38, 855.58 and 489.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.38, 855.58 and 489.64 is: 733.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.38 : 855.58 = 489.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.38/855.58 = 489.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.38x = 855.58 × 489.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.38x = 418,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,921.91/571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.18

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