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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.60, 787.66 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.60, 787.66 and 413.96 is: 570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.60 : 787.66 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.60/787.66 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.60x = 787.66 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.60x = 326,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,057.66/571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.43

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