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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.64, 856.53 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.64, 856.53 and 434.52 is: 651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.64 : 856.53 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.64/856.53 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.64x = 856.53 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.64x = 372,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,179.42/571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.08

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