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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.61, 788.10 and 466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.61, 788.10 and 466.59 is: 643.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.61 : 788.10 = 466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.61/788.10 = 466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.61x = 788.10 × 466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.61x = 367,713.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,713.31/571.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.30

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