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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.62, 855.60 and 484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.62, 855.60 and 484.14 is: 724.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.62 : 855.60 = 484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.62/855.60 = 484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.62x = 855.60 × 484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.62x = 414,230.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,230.18/571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.66

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