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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.39, 856.96 and 417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.39, 856.96 and 417.40 is: 626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.39 : 856.96 = 417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.39/856.96 = 417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.39x = 856.96 × 417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.39x = 357,695.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,695.10/571.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.01

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