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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.38, 855.45 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.38, 855.45 and 424.86 is: 636.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.38 : 855.45 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.38/855.45 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.38x = 855.45 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.38x = 363,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,446.49/571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.09

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