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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 857.04 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 857.04 and 433.98 is: 650.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 857.04 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/857.04 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 857.04 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 371,938.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,938.22/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.61

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