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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.80, 788.55 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.80, 788.55 and 461.22 is: 636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.80 : 788.55 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.80/788.55 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.80x = 788.55 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.80x = 363,695.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,695.03/571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.05

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