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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.77, 786.65 and 440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.77, 786.65 and 440.55 is: 606.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.77 : 786.65 = 440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.77/786.65 = 440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.77x = 786.65 × 440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.77x = 346,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,556.45/571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.11

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