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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.70, 856.66 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.70, 856.66 and 398.72 is: 597.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.70 : 856.66 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.70/856.66 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.70x = 856.66 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.70x = 341,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,567.48/571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.46

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