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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 858.12 and 458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 858.12 and 458.48 is: 688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 858.12 = 458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/858.12 = 458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 858.12 × 458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 393,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,430.86/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.10

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