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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.78, 788.70 and 461.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.78, 788.70 and 461.26 is: 636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.78 : 788.70 = 461.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.78/788.70 = 461.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.78x = 788.70 × 461.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.78x = 363,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,795.76/571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.25

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