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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.51, 788.63 and 438.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.51, 788.63 and 438.49 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.51 : 788.63 = 438.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.51/788.63 = 438.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.51x = 788.63 × 438.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.51x = 345,805.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,805.49/571.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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