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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.48, 856.26 and 408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.48, 856.26 and 408.34 is: 611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.48 : 856.26 = 408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.48/856.26 = 408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.48x = 856.26 × 408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.48x = 349,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,645.21/571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.82

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