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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.44, 856.35 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.44, 856.35 and 417.72 is: 625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.44 : 856.35 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.44/856.35 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.44x = 856.35 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.44x = 357,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,714.52/571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.99

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