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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 857.56 and 425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 857.56 and 425.70 is: 638.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 857.56 = 425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/857.56 = 425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 857.56 × 425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 365,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,063.29/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.49

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