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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.64, 858.18 and 486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.64, 858.18 and 486.68 is: 730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.64 : 858.18 = 486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.64/858.18 = 486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.64x = 858.18 × 486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.64x = 417,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,659.04/571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.63

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