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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.60, 856.04 and 434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.60, 856.04 and 434.44 is: 650.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.60 : 856.04 = 434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.60/856.04 = 434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.60x = 856.04 × 434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.60x = 371,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,898.02/571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.63

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