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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.66, 858.50 and 425.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.66, 858.50 and 425.45 is: 638.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.66 : 858.50 = 425.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.66/858.50 = 425.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.66x = 858.50 × 425.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.66x = 365,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,250.44/571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.93

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