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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 855.84 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 855.84 and 443.04 is: 663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 855.84 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/855.84 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 855.84 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 379,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,171.35/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.26

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