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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.52, 788.43 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.52, 788.43 and 335.48 is: 462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.52 : 788.43 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.52/788.43 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.52x = 788.43 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.52x = 264,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,498.55/571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.80

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