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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 788.64 and 416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 788.64 and 416.96 is: 575.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 788.64 = 416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/788.64 = 416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 788.64 × 416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 328,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,831.33/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.12

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